Table 2 Scoring system for visual weight-bearing test
From: Amelioration of complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced arthritis by Calotropis procera latex in rats
Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
0 | Normal paw pressure, equal weight on both hind paws |
0.5 | Normal paw pressure, paw is completely on the floor, but toes are unequal to control hind paw |
1 | Slightly reduced paw pressure, paw is completely on the floor, but toes are not spread |
1.5 | Reduced paw pressure, intermediate between categories 1 and 2 |
2 | Slight reduced paw pressure, paw curled with only some parts of the hind paw lightly touching the floor |
2.25 | Moderately reduced paw pressure, paw curled with toes only lightly and occasionally touching the floor |
2.5 | Slightly reduced paw pressure, paw curled with toes only lightly and occasionally touching the floor |
2.75 | Moderately reduced paw pressure, paw curled with toes only lightly and occasionally touching the floor |
3 | Severely reduced paw pressure, paw completely elevated |